French President Jacques Chirac, hospitalized

Former French President Jacques Chirac was hospitalized in Paris, reports TASS with reference to AFP.

Relatives of ex-president said that he was hospitalized due to infection of the lungs.

84-year-old Chirac has got to a hospital Dec. 9, 2015. Then he was hospitalized for "general health checks." Directly in front of this "feeling for a few days weakened."

Jacques Chirac was president of France from 1995 to 2007 (two terms). Prior to joining the Chirac Elysee Palace since 1977 headed the town hall of Paris.